Aerosol Sources for Technical & Life Science Applications

Compact - Integratable - Highly Precise

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Surface-Acoustic-Wave based Aerosol Generation

SONOJET develops compact atomizers based on surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology, providing precise droplet generation, controlled material delivery, as well as flexible integration options, where conventional atomizers face limitations.

Our aerosol sources offer a narrow droplet size distribution in the micron and/or sub-micron range and a precisely adjustable aerosol flow rate, while exhibiting very low shear forces. A highly directed, dense aerosol plume is generated from the surface of our SAW aerosol chip, without any mechanically moving parts, meshes, nozzles or pressurized gas streams.

SONOJET´s aerosol sources can handle a broad fluid spectrum from aqueous solutions and organic solvents towards highly viscous solutions and particle inks as well as biological fluids and cell suspensions. They can be seamlessly combined with pumping systems or autosamplers for continuous, resource efficient sample supply.

Our atomizers are available as stand-alone devices, as flange-based systems for vacuum or tube furnace integration and as compact integrated aerosol print heads with aerodynamic focusing.

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For Lab Environments and Industrial Integration

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broad liquid compatibility

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controlled droplets at highly-precise flow rate

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no moving parts, meshes, nozzles or gas streams

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compact & integratable design

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extremely resource efficient

Technical Applications

Precise, contactless deposition (direct-to-shape printing) of functional microstructures on complex 3D surfaces.

Material Deposition

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Material Synthesis

Direct liquid precursor injection for advanced materials synthesis and thin-film deposition.

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Chemical Analysis

Efficient aerosol generation for sensitive and reproducible analytical measurements.

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Standardized Aerosols

Defined droplet sizes and aerosol flow rates for calibration, testing, and research.

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Life Science Applications

Biomaterial Deposition

Gentle aerosolization of biological materials and sensitive liquid formulations for research and development.

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Inhalation

Precisely controlled, cool aerosols for biomedical and therapeutic applications.

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Olfactory Delivery

Scent-based olfactory aerosol delivery for sensory research and immersive virtual reality experiences.

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Partners and Supporters

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SONOJET acknowledges funding by

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SONOJET is a spin-off from